> Not at all. The US doesn't have the political will to commit the monstrous acts required to stomp out an insurgency, and we, as the big bad empire on the global stage, can't help but inspire insurgents.
until recently, the US generally tried to at least pay lip service to human rights. plus occupations are a great way to funnel money.
can't pretend to be pro-democracy at home when you're exterminating Afghan villiages, and wastelands don't need contractor money to build new schools.
until recently, the US generally tried to at least pay lip service to human rights. plus occupations are a great way to funnel money.
can't pretend to be pro-democracy at home when you're exterminating Afghan villiages, and wastelands don't need contractor money to build new schools.